A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 6346542 Details
Epoch: 295 Number of transactions in block: 61 slot_no: 42164811 epoch_slot_no: 88011 block_no: 6346365 slot_leader_id: 5531063 size: 63981 time: 2021-10-08 22:11:42 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe8b567feeef4db58fa983fff639a565993be4300fe8c528b8e9c5e9ea3f90c95Block Operator
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